Postcode Analysis Merthyr Tydfil, Wales

TRAMROADSIDE NORTH, CF47 0AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TRAMROADSIDE NORTH, CF47 0AP.

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Population

348

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF47 0AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 45, CF47 0AP has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £70k.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF47 0AP is an up-and-coming urban area on Tramroadside North, 0.3km from Thomas Town in Merthyr Tydfil. Administratively it sits within Town ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for CF47 0AP are sourced from Output Area W00006891 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF47 0AP. The average age is 44.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian2.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 66,250

2 sales · Mean £ 66,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime rates near CF47 0AP are high at 141 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences193
Shoplifting148
Anti-social behaviour143
Public order67
Criminal damage and arson39

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

84 nearby
  • The Tiger Inn0.3 km
  • The Tiger Inn0.3 km
  • Peri peri chicken0.5 km
  • Red Spice0.6 km
  • Taj Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 79 more
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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.8 km
  • Trevethick Stores0.4 km
  • Nisa Local0.6 km
  • Uptown Vibe Delicatessen0.3 km
  • Spar Merthyr Food & Wines0.7 km
  • + 55 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Queen Bee and B0.7 km
  • Queen Bee and B0.7 km
  • Travel Lodge0.9 km
  • Travel Lodge0.9 km
  • Castle Hotel0.2 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Merthyr Town Football Club0.4 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.3 km
  • Ye Olde Express Inn0.3 km
  • The Anchor Inn0.3 km
  • The Taffy0.4 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

54 nearby
  • Chun Fay Takeaway0.5 km
  • Golden Valley Takeaway0.3 km
  • Sami's Merthyr Kebab House0.2 km
  • StreetFood0.2 km
  • Grawen Takeaway0.9 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
  • Aldi Store0.6 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Aldi Store0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Merthyr Tydfil0.1 km
  • Pentre-Bach2.6 km
  • Troed-Y-Rhiw4.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Brunswick Hotel0.1 km
  • Tramroadside Car Park0.1 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.2 km
  • Clinic0.2 km
  • Merthyr Tydfil Rail Station0.2 km